Credit for Prior Learning

John Jay College recognizes that college-level learning takes place in many different settings, not just in the classroom.
Many adult students come to John Jay with knowledge they have acquired through work experience, military service, training programs, volunteer service, cultural and artistic pursuits, hobbies, community work, religious activities, and many other sources. If this applies to you, then read on to find out how to begin the process.

There are several ways for you to get credit for prior learning.The method(s) you choose will depend on the subject area and how you acquired the knowledge. Click through to find out more about each method.

Prior Learning Seminar
This is the most flexible CPL option, allowing students to pursue credit for prior learning no matter what the source. In the course, students develop portfolios that are evaluated by faculty or subject-matter experts who make recommendations about awarding credit.

The Prior Learning Seminar, UGR 250, is a 3-credit course for which regular tuition charges apply. There is no charge for any additional credits awarded for the portfolio.

Pre-evaluated programs are training programs sponsored by the military, police and fire academies, and other employers for which the number and type of credits to be awarded have already been determined. Contact the prior learning coordinator at undergrad@jjay.cuny.eduto find out if your program has been evaluated.

Contact Us

For more information about
Credit For Prior Learning, contact theOffice of Undergraduate Studies212.484.1347undergrad@jjay.cuny.edu